Kilim Konya - Anatolia. Circa 1880. 420 X 168 Cm

Let's perhaps set aside the spectacular aspect of the piece and focus more on its subtleties. The motif repeated across the entire central area is that of the Mother Goddess, a symbol of femininity and eternal beauty. A true object of seduction and desire, this kilim exudes a gentle power, softened by a complex palette of vegetal hues in perfect harmony. It's pure pleasure. An infinite number of Abrash patterns are visible across the entire surface. This technical process creates gradations, variations in intensity, and gives relief and depth to each motif. Our eye is instantly captivated by this richness and diversity; we enter this piece as we leave it. What moves me most, I must confess, is the skill and mastery of the craftsmanship. One day, a professor from the Toulouse School of Fine Arts, visiting our gallery, confided in me: "It's prodigious! Imagine, among my many students, perhaps none could achieve this level of skill in the choice and harmony of colors...!" Perfect condition. Circa 1880. Dimensions: 420 x 168 cm. Laurent, Beauty of Kilims